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SENATE APPROVES FY 2025 BUDGET BILLS, REINFORCING SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, convened at the Capitol Building. During the meeting, lawmakers voted in favor of closed rule budget bills for Fiscal Year 2025. All agenda items will be...
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LAWMAKERS VET MEASURES TO HONOR VIRGIN ISLANDERS, CHANGE NAME OF TAXICAB COMMISSION AND DUTIES, CHANGE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN THE TERRITORY 

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection Chaired by Sen. Carla J. Joseph met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered various measures honoring Virgin Islanders, a measure changing the name of...
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COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES ON STATUS OF HORSE RACING, UPDATED ON SPORT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION IN THE TERRITORY

ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. The Committee heard testimonies and updates concerning the current...
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REVIEWS REZONINGS PROPOSAL TO BOOST DEVELOPMENT ON ST. CROIX

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REVIEWS REZONING PROPOSALS TO BOOST DEVELOPMENT ON ST. CROIX ST. CROIX – The Committee of the Whole, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room to hear testimony on multiple rezoning requests...
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LEGISLATURE HOLDS SPECIAL SESSION

LEGISLATURE HOLDS SPECIAL SESSION

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ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr....

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BILLS TO AMEND THE CENTENNIAL TREASURES AWARD, ESTABLISH A BUREAU OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FUND, AND EXPAND MEMBERSHIP TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK ADVANCES

BILLS TO AMEND THE CENTENNIAL TREASURES AWARD, ESTABLISH A BUREAU OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FUND, AND EXPAND MEMBERSHIP TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK ADVANCES

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ST. THOMAS—Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A....

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COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UPDATED ON STATUS OF LIBRARIES, CONSIDERS SCHOOL CURRICULUM BILL

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UPDATED ON STATUS OF LIBRARIES, CONSIDERS SCHOOL CURRICULUM BILL

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The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Marise C. James convened in a meeting at the...

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BILL HONORING ALOY “WENTY” NIELSON FORWARDED, OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS SHARE UPDATE

BILL HONORING ALOY “WENTY” NIELSON FORWARDED, OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS SHARE UPDATE

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ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by...

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COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICE, OFFICE OF GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION, VETS ID CARD BILL

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICE, OFFICE OF GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION, VETS ID CARD BILL

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ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L....

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LAWMAKERS VET ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS

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ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in a...

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